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Celebrating a Legacy with Utility

The Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company family was saddened to learn of the September 17th passing of Jon Loring Sr. One of Utility's longest-tenured and valued dealers, Jon joined a then-one-year-old Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas as a salesman in 1971.…
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Utility Abroad: The Sights and Shows of Germany

Dozens of Utility Trailer dealers and customers enjoyed a September 2024 trip to Germany for an exclusive tour of Schmitz Cargobull’s production facilities before attending the country’s leading international trade show. Utility dealers and customers had the opportunity to…
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110 Years Strong!

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April 22, 2020

Craftsmen Named Vendor of the Decade

Twenty years ago at the IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference, Tony Mercurio, Vice of President of Sales and Marketing for Craftsmen Utility Trailer, laid the groundwork for a great business relationship when he met Bill Pocilujko from Golden State Foods.

April 22, 2020

Utility Trailer Interstate New Mexico Relocates

Utility Trailer Interstate New Mexico relocated their Albuquerque dealership to a new location to improve access and expand service.

April 22, 2020

C.R. England Celebrates 100th Anniversary

In 1920, Chester R. (C. R.) England purchased his first Model T truck because he believed there was “an easier way to make a living than farming.”

April 22, 2020

Congratulations to D&D Sexton’s Remy Braun

Most people who take pride in their work don’t do it for awards, but because it’s the right thing to do. That is why it is good to pause and recognize Remy Braun of D&D Sexton, Inc., for being awarded the 2019 ATA Driver of the Year.

April 22, 2020

On the Road to Find Talented People

Veterans are among the best people any business can hire, and that’s why Utility became a sponsor of ATA’s Heroes Truck Workforce Development Program.

April 22, 2020

Thinking Aerodynamically

Designed and tested to meet strict Utility operational requirements, the Utility Aerodynamic Tail (UAT) and the Utility Advanced Side Skirt (USS) reduce fuel use and aerodynamic drag.

April 22, 2020

Utility’s Aerodynamic Tail Recognized in Heavy Duty Trucking’s Top 20 Product List

The team at HDT selected the top 20 products based on innovation, its ability to address industry concerns and how it affects the bottom line.

February 13, 2020

Utility’s Paragould, Arkansas plant fulfills a WWII veteran’s Valentine’s wish in “Operation Valentine”.

When 104-year-old World War II veteran, Major Bill White campaigned that he's been collecting Valentine’s cards every year, little did he know his request will…

January 8, 2020

From the imagination of the children and grandchildren of Utility’s employees

Utility’s dry van manufacturing facility in Glade Spring, Virginia recently presented their employees with a special edition 2020 wall calendar as a thank you for…

August 28, 2019

The Commonwealth of Virginia Presents Commendation To Utility

The Commonwealth of Virginia commended Utility’s Glade Spring plant for manufacturing its 100,000th dry van trailer. Virginia Delegate Israel O’Quinn presented Utility and the Glade…

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